Bus Assistant

Summit LLC•Coppell, TX

About The Position

The Bus Assistant supports the safe and reliable transportation of students by helping the bus driver manage and care for students while they are being transported, boarding, or leaving the vehicle. The role includes helping students use appropriate restraints and assisting with evacuation when necessary. The assistant also supports student conduct, communicates concerns to the appropriate authority, helps keep the vehicle clean, and completes required paperwork and training.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age; New York School Bus Assistants must be at least 19 years of age under state law.
Meet physical and medical requirements.
Satisfactorily complete and pass all required training and attend safety and in-service meetings to remain qualified.
Have strong attention to detail and sufficient dexterity to use restraints safely and secure wheelchairs.
Ability to relate to and work well with children.
Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
Professionalism and diplomacy when working with students, employees, parents, and school district personnel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Responsibilities

Assist students with entering and exiting the bus safely.
Seat students safely using seat belts, car seats, wheelchair restraints, or other needed restraints.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity as a role model for students.
Monitor passengers to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
Manage student behavior through communication and discipline in accordance with company policy.
Document and report violations or conduct concerns to the appropriate authority.
Physically assist passengers in evacuating the vehicle in an emergency.
Ensure children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
Assist the driver in keeping the assigned vehicle’s interior clean and presentable.
Complete required paperwork and submit it to the appropriate employee or department in a timely manner.
Behave professionally and ethically with employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, promoting company goodwill.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Report to duty on time and perform responsibilities safely.
Attend assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.